US Bridges

Md 144WA over Is 81

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.28 Miles East of US 40 · Structure no. 100000210069010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,502
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144WA over Is 81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 144WA over Is 81 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 62 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,502 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,421 by 2026. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 144WA
CrossesIs 81
Location1.28 Miles East of US 40
RouteState Highway 144WA
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64907, -77.75347
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,502 (2009)
Projected traffic5,421 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$719,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 144WA over Is 81 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Md 144WA over Is 81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 144WA over Is 81 carry?

About 4,502 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 144WA over Is 81?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Md 144WA over Is 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.